apply by 24 October 2026
Senior IT Project Manager – AI Governance, Data Privacy & Public Sector
- Professional experience within the public sector o
- Experience addressing AI
- data and privacy challenges within the public sect
- Master's degree in Law or equivalent professional
- Knowledge of GDPR
- the EU AI Act and data protection legislation
- Dutch
Lead complex IT infrastructure and software development projects in a public sector environment, managing planning, resources, budgets, risks, issues and deliverables; apply established project management methodologies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, align delivery with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements and governance standards, and provide expert guidance and transfer project management knowledge to internal teams. Support the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks and policies, ensure alignment with GDPR, the EU AI Act and other applicable European regulations, identify, assess and mitigate legal, ethical, organizational and technical risks associated with AI and data processing, and contribute to governance models, risk assessments and compliance procedures. Translate legal requirements into practical organizational and technical measures and monitor regulatory developments and their implications for public sector digital initiatives. Collaborate with legal, IT, security, data governance and business stakeholders, facilitate communication between technical experts, management and legal teams, advise stakeholders on AI governance, privacy and regulatory compliance, and promote best practices in responsible AI adoption and data protection.
> Profile and essential requirements
- Minimum 8 years of proven experience as an IT Project Manager leading infrastructure or software development projects.
- Demonstrable professional experience within the public sector or government organizations.
- Proven experience addressing AI, data and privacy challenges within the public sector.
Strong legal background: Master's degree in Law or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrable knowledge of GDPR, the EU AI Act and data protection legislation. Proven expertise in project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2, PMBOK or equivalent, including the ability to transfer expert knowledge to others. Dutch language proficiency at CEFR C2 level. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their experience with concrete projects and responsibilities.
- Master's degree in Law or equivalent professional experience
- Knowledge of GDPR, the EU AI Act and data protection legislation
- Dutch
> Optional assets
- Proven ability to connect legal, organizational and technical perspectives.
- Previous experience working with the Flemish Government.
- Experience developing AI policy frameworks, governance models and AI-related risk assessments.
- Knowledge of project management techniques and tools, including risk management, issue management and project monitoring.
- Practical knowledge of ITIL processes and methodologies.
- Understanding of European regulatory compliance and upcoming regulatory developments.
- Proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong understanding of AI solution architecture and data governance principles.
- The ideal candidate is a senior project management professional with both legal expertise and a strong understanding of AI and data governance, experienced in complex public sector environments, managing multidisciplinary projects and translating regulatory obligations into concrete operational solutions.
- They understand that successful AI adoption is not solely a technical challenge but also requires strong governance, legal compliance, organizational alignment and effective risk management, and are comfortable engaging with legal experts, technical architects, data specialists and senior public sector stakeholders.
- Ability to connect legal, organizational and technical perspectives
- Experience working with the Flemish Government
- Experience developing AI policy frameworks, governance models and AI-related risk assessments
- Knowledge of project management techniques and tools, including risk management, issue management and project monitoring
- Practical knowledge of ITIL processes and methodologies
- Understanding of European regulatory compliance and upcoming regulatory developments
- Proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint and Excel
- Understanding of AI solution architecture and data governance principles
> Additional details
Sector: Public Sector / Government. Seniority: Expert – 8+ years of experience. All requirements listed under Mandatory Requirements – MUST HAVE are mandatory.